Portuguese · Food & Drink
Açúcar
[/aˈsukaʁ/]
Sugar
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A sweet crystalline substance obtained from sugar cane or sugar beet.
Substância doce cristalina obtida da cana-de-açúcar ou beterraba.
Example
Você quer açúcar no café?
Do you want sugar in the coffee?
Etymology
'Açúcar' originates from the Arabic 'sukkar', which was absorbed into Latin as 'succarum', before making its way into Portuguese during the spice trade era.
How & Where It’s Used
'Açúcar' is found in both formal and informal contexts, frequently appearing in discussions about cooking and health in all Portuguese-speaking regions.
Cultural Note
Brazil is the world's largest sugar producer and exporter.